Press

Welcome to the LNC’s Press Room. Here you will find various resources such as press releases, a downloadable press kit, newsletters and past LNC news articles. For inquiries or to discuss story ideas, upcoming events, or the LNC in general, please contact Kezia Frayjo.

 

LNC Background Information

 

Who we are?

We are a Consortium of Industry, Scientists, Chefs and Oldways for better Latino health through traditional foods and lifestyles.

 

Why this Coalition is essential?

It is essential because the traditional Latin-American diet offers an incredible array of delicious, healthy foods. Yet Hispanic Americans suffer disproportionately from many food-related health problems, including obesity and diabetes.

 

What we are doing?

We focuses on practical programs that Latinos can relate to, and that have an impact. Working with business leaders, culinary experts and scientists, we are creating national, regional and local programs. Our first initiative is centered around Camino Mágico, our groundbreaking supermarket guide. We are raising awareness of the Camino Mágico through:

 

* In-store grocery programs

* Health clinic programs

* In-school programs

* Restaurant programs

* Target-city programs in 5-6 cities

* Community fiestas and festivals

 

Timeline

1990 – Oldways founded by K. Dun Gifford

1996 – Latin American Diet Pyramid Introduced

2005 – Latino Nutrition Coalition formed

2007 – Camino Mágico, bilingual supermarket guide, launched in Houston

 

Recent Press Releases and News Items

Below is a selection of recent press releases and news items. If you would like to be included on our media list to receive press releases from the Latino Nutrition Coalition, please contact Kezia Frayjo (617-896-4870).

 

Click on any of the links below to access the PDF version.

 

News Items

Releases

 

Albertsons and Latino Nutrition Coalition Announce New Partnership, Camino Mágico Key to Effective Program (01/08)

Food 4 Less and the Latino Nutrition Coalition, Embracing Latino Culinary and Health Traditions (01/08)

LNC and Publix Super Markets Committed to Improving Hispanic Health (10/07)

 

Latino Statistics

Statistics on the Hispanic population; including health, language preference, and buying power. Click here.

 

Photo Gallery

Need a photo to illlustrate your story about latino nutrition? Members of the press are welcome to reproduce any of our photos for legitimate journalism purposes, as long as the appropriate credit, listed under each photo, is given. Click here to see available images.

 

Need More Info?

Contact Kezia Frayjo, LNC Program Manager

kfrayjo@oldwayspt.org

(617) 896-4870

 

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